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Phlur’s New Fine Fragrance Body Mists

Phlur’s New Fine Fragrance Body Mists

Elizabeth Harris

Phlur is excited to add body and hair mists to our collection of custom, high-end quality fragrance options. Take a moment to enjoy any and all fragrance formats from EDPs,...

Phlur’s New Fine Fragrance Body Mists

Elizabeth Harris

Phlur is excited to add body and hair mists to our collection of custom, high-end quality fragrance options. Take a moment to enjoy any and all fragrance formats from EDPs,...

What is a Fixative in Perfumery?

What is a Fixative in Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

A fixative is a base ingredient or blend that is utilized in perfumes to help the scent last longer on the skin. The name refers to “fixing” the aroma so...

What is a Fixative in Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

A fixative is a base ingredient or blend that is utilized in perfumes to help the scent last longer on the skin. The name refers to “fixing” the aroma so...

What is a Carrier In Perfumery?

What is a Carrier In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

A carrier is a base ingredient used to enhance the evaporation or diffusion of a fragrance material or the fragrance blend. Alcohol is the carrier of choice for fine fragrances,...

What is a Carrier In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

A carrier is a base ingredient used to enhance the evaporation or diffusion of a fragrance material or the fragrance blend. Alcohol is the carrier of choice for fine fragrances,...

headspace technology

Headspace Technology

Elizabeth Harris

Headspace analysis is a novel technology that was first employed by the fragrance industry in the 1980s. In simpler terms, headspace analysis can “smell” molecules much like the human nose...

Headspace Technology

Elizabeth Harris

Headspace analysis is a novel technology that was first employed by the fragrance industry in the 1980s. In simpler terms, headspace analysis can “smell” molecules much like the human nose...

What Does Natural Mean In Perfumery?

What Does Natural Mean In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

Are “natural” ingredients still utilized in perfumes? Yes, essential oils, fractions of essential oils, isolates, distillates, extracts and volatile concentrates are all utilized in fragrance development today and are from...

What Does Natural Mean In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

Are “natural” ingredients still utilized in perfumes? Yes, essential oils, fractions of essential oils, isolates, distillates, extracts and volatile concentrates are all utilized in fragrance development today and are from...

What Does Animal Mean In Perfumery?

What Does Animal Mean In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

Animal “notes” provide fragrances with substantivity, warmth and a sensual and mysterious appeal. They also contributed to the longevity of the scent.

What Does Animal Mean In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

Animal “notes” provide fragrances with substantivity, warmth and a sensual and mysterious appeal. They also contributed to the longevity of the scent.

What Is An Accord In Perfumery?

What Is An Accord In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

A perfumery accord is a combination of aromatic materials that acquire a distinctive character and become more than a sum of their parts. These combinations or blends are created to...

What Is An Accord In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

A perfumery accord is a combination of aromatic materials that acquire a distinctive character and become more than a sum of their parts. These combinations or blends are created to...

What Is An Absolute In Perfumery?

What Is An Absolute In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Absolutes consist of the alcohol soluble components of concretes and resinoids. They are the most concentrated form of fragrance which makes them also very expensive. An absolute is obtained by...

What Is An Absolute In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Absolutes consist of the alcohol soluble components of concretes and resinoids. They are the most concentrated form of fragrance which makes them also very expensive. An absolute is obtained by...

tangerine scent in perfume

Tangerine Scent In Perfume

Phlur Team

Tangerine’s scent profile is sparkling, fruity, slightly bitter, sweet and a little fresh. The combination of zesty, tangy and subtly sweet notes is versatile and blends well with diverse fragrance...

Tangerine Scent In Perfume

Phlur Team

Tangerine’s scent profile is sparkling, fruity, slightly bitter, sweet and a little fresh. The combination of zesty, tangy and subtly sweet notes is versatile and blends well with diverse fragrance...

rose in perfume

Rose Scent In Perfume

Phlur Team

Rose has a true floral, romantic, and complex scent profile when used in perfumery. Its aroma is often described as sweet, fresh, and slightly spicy, with undertones of green, fruity,...

Rose Scent In Perfume

Phlur Team

Rose has a true floral, romantic, and complex scent profile when used in perfumery. Its aroma is often described as sweet, fresh, and slightly spicy, with undertones of green, fruity,...

Guaiacwood Scent in Perfumery

Guaiacwood Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Guaiacwood, also known as guaiacwood oil or guaiacol, is a natural aromatic ingredient used in perfume development. Obtained from the wood of the guaiacum officinalis tropical tree, native to South...

Guaiacwood Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Guaiacwood, also known as guaiacwood oil or guaiacol, is a natural aromatic ingredient used in perfume development. Obtained from the wood of the guaiacum officinalis tropical tree, native to South...

black pepper in perfume

Black Pepper Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Although commonly associated with the culinary world, black pepper is also a highly valued ingredient in perfumery as well. The spice is used to add a bold and captivating aromatic...

Black Pepper Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Although commonly associated with the culinary world, black pepper is also a highly valued ingredient in perfumery as well. The spice is used to add a bold and captivating aromatic...